Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

brushing her ear as he murmured,

his words sending a shiver straight down her

as memories from that

exactly how sensitive her ears were. That night, he'd teased her mercilessly, lips and teeth tracing her skin, leaving her breathless and undone. Isadora's voice faltered.

looked at her, calm and composed, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he took in the color rising on her cheeks. "But you asked for it,

bitterly, always

bit her lip, eyes clouded with regret. If she'd known, she never would have blurted

a favor or just gratitude—you need to

gaze, uncertain, meeting his

were standing so close now she could see her

"What kind of

hers. "For example...

"Do you dare?"

the

on edge, the fine

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

she whispered, her voice

firmly against him, his hand pressing against the curve of

useless. His presence was overwhelming